Why Jaguars fans should be excited about Taven Bryan

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected former Florida Gators defensive linemen Taven Bryan with the 29th pick in the 2018 NFL draft.

Bryan is a monster on the defensive line who’s just beginning to scratch the surface of his potential. He made a living in the backfield in 2017 by using elite quickness to penetrate the pocket on a snap-by-snap basis. His phenomenal 10-yard split time of 1.68 absolutely matches up with the tape.

This is an interior defensive line prospect with the rare potential to post double-digit sacks annually. Bryan must improve multiple aspects of his game and he was just a one-year starter at Florida.

Bryan joins a terrifying defensive linemen group in Jacksonville that already featured Malik Jackson, Calais Campbell and Yannick Ngakoue. With the right coaching, Bryan has the potential to be the face of an NFL defense.

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